Category: Sports
Equestrian: Nicholas Lopes Competes In Halifax
Nicholas Lopes recently competed at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase in Halifax. Competing in the 15 & Under Junior Hunter 3’3 Division, Lopes and Casino 71 competed in three classes on day one. In the 15 & Under Junior Hunter 3’3 Class 112, Lopes and Casino 71 finished first. Competing in the 15 & Under Junior Hunter 3’3 First Round... Read more of this article
Bermuda Signs At US Open Tennis Tournament
While the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships kicked off this week in New York City without live spectators onsite, the event is again expected to draw significant television viewership this year. “Bermuda is prominently on display during the Grand Slam tournament through on-court signage on the main Stadiums and other tournament courts. The event... Read more of this article
Cricket Players Of Week: Simmons & Thomas
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the Premier and First Division players of the week. A spokesperson said, “League Premier and First Division players of the week for August 29 & 30 [Week 8]. Premier Division “Macai Simmons [St. George’s CC v Bailey’s Bay CC] – 49 runs not out & 2 wickets in 24 balls. The current standings... Read more of this article
Waldron Wins ITPA Stakes Race In Indiana
Kiwon Waldron is enjoying his time competing in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic in Indiana. Waldron, in the bike of GV Brandon Brook ,won the ITPA Stakes Aged Trot race that saw four horses go to the startline clocking a time of 1:08.1. Waldron then competed in the 1:12.0 to Faster Time Bar Class with GV Brandon... Read more of this article
New Format For The 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [Concacaf] announced a new format for the 2021 edition of the Concacaf Gold Cup. Concacaf said, “Concacaf has announced an exciting new format for the 2021 edition of the Concacaf Gold Cup, and the introduction of a first ever draw for the prestigious regional tournament. “The... Read more of this article
Milan Butterfield “Has A Lot More Potential”
A former club manager of Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield says that he “has a lot more potential” as the player joins Chesterfield FC. A story in the Derbyshire Times said, “Milan Butterfield ‘has a lot more potential’ and will wear the Chesterfield shirt with pride, says one of his former managers. “The Bermudian... Read more of this article
Bermuda Banner Seen In Naomi Osaka Interview
In an effort to highlight the systemic injustice and police killings in the United States, tennis star Naomi Osaka recently wore a face mask with the name ‘Breonna Taylor’ at the US Open in New York City, where she was interviewed in front of a Bermuda banner. The Bermuda signage is due to the island being the U.S. Open’s tourism... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Purse Increased To $4M
The Bermuda Championship and the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced several significant changes to the 2020 tournament, including a $1-million increase to the prize purse for the event, which is scheduled to take place from October 26 through November 1 at the Port Royal Golf Course. The developments come as the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions,... Read more of this article
Edwards Achieves Academic Award At SAU
Robert Edwards was one of twenty-four Saint Augustine’s University [SAU] student-athletes earning Academic Achievement Awards for the 2019-2020 season from the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association. The awards program highlights student-athletes who compete in NCAA Division II sports. Edwards competed in Cross Country and Indoor Track and... Read more of this article
BFA: Men’s Charity Cup To Take Place On Sept 4
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the Men’s Charity Cup will take place on Friday [Sept 4]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to announce that the Men’s Charity Cup will take place on Friday, September 4th 2020. “The opening game of the season, and first piece of silverware available... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Weekend Top Performers
Following yet another weekend of Premier and First Division cricket, we take a look at the top performers. Dominic Sabir from Bermuda Under 19 Team was the weekend top performer with a knock of 55 not out against Cleveland County, Maccai Simmons from the St. George’s Cricket Club was the next highest scorer with 49 not out, Seion Darrell finished... Read more of this article
Tribute To The Late Earl “Townsey” Russell
Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo has joined the sporting community in extending condolences following the recent passing of one of Bermuda’s football icons, Earl “Townsey” Russell. Minister Foggo said, “‘Townsey,’ as he was affectionately known, had a long and distinguished career. He was an outstanding player locally... Read more of this article
